Events

• Abu Bakr becomes first caliph or Successor of the Prophet, leader of Islam
• Abu Bakr defeats Mosailima in the Battle of Akraba .
• Southern Ireland celebrates Easter on the Roman date.

Births

Deaths

• June 8 - Muhammad, prophet of Islam
• October 12 - Edwin of Deira, king of Deira and Bretwalda
• King Chilperic I of the Franks